De Gea, who is set to make his senior Spain debut in a friendly against Bolivia on Friday, told El Larguero he would love to see Fabregas link up with fellow La Roja colleague Juan Mata at club level but accepted any move would be "difficult."

"I have tried to convince [Fabregas] to come," he said. "We would have another Spaniard, but it is difficult. He is a top-level player -- many teams want him. He said he liked it at Barcelona, it was his home, and the truth is it would be difficult for us to get him."

Asked about the speculation, De Gea said: "We know that Vicente is a great coach, and is doing magnificent work here. He would also do so in Manchester, but I guess he really likes it here and is staying here."

AS reported that Del Bosque, who led Spain to glory at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, plans to remain in charge of La Roja for a further two years before taking another role at the Spanish FA.